The operetta explored Islamic values in the context of the Prophet Mohammed's life and the impact they have had on society ever since.
The Cultural and Scientific Association in Dubai hosted an operetta titled 'The Prophet of Mercy' to commemorate Prophet Mohammed's birthday. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
The show was presented by Safi Mounzer, who synchronised his performance to an audio recording of narrator Wael Habbal, the Arabic voice of Google Maps.
The performance incorporated seven odes expressing love for the Prophet Mohammed, alongside spiritual dances and visual effects.
Waseem Faris, composer and director of the operetta, described the Al Mawlid festivities as one of the most important art forms in the UAE.
The event was organised by the Cultural and Scientific Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Youth and the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
Wael Habbal, the Arabic voice of Google Maps, narrated the operetta.
The event featured a range of performances, including poetry, chanting and dancing.
Dancers pay tribute to the Prophet Mohammed on the occasion of his birthday.
The script was written by poet Ahmad Ali Mashael, who holds a PhD in the Arabic Language from the University of Sharjah.
The operetta explored Islamic values in the context of the Prophet Mohammed's life and the impact they have had on society ever since.
The Cultural and Scientific Association in Dubai hosted an operetta titled 'The Prophet of Mercy' to commemorate Prophet Mohammed's birthday. All photos: Ruel Pableo for The National
The show was presented by Safi Mounzer, who synchronised his performance to an audio recording of narrator Wael Habbal, the Arabic voice of Google Maps.
The performance incorporated seven odes expressing love for the Prophet Mohammed, alongside spiritual dances and visual effects.
Waseem Faris, composer and director of the operetta, described the Al Mawlid festivities as one of the most important art forms in the UAE.
The event was organised by the Cultural and Scientific Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Youth and the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
Wael Habbal, the Arabic voice of Google Maps, narrated the operetta.
The event featured a range of performances, including poetry, chanting and dancing.
Dancers pay tribute to the Prophet Mohammed on the occasion of his birthday.
The script was written by poet Ahmad Ali Mashael, who holds a PhD in the Arabic Language from the University of Sharjah.
The operetta explored Islamic values in the context of the Prophet Mohammed's life and the impact they have had on society ever since.
